What BC Building Trades changed

• Added a new news release titled "The Value of Union Labour in Construction Projects" based on an independent study.
• Removed an older news release regarding the BC Ferries CEO and the annual general meeting.
• Updated the math security question on the contact form from "3 + 6" to "2 + 1."
• Duplicated the main navigation menu links within the page structure.

The organization is using new research to prove that union workers are more productive and cost-effective. This helps them win more construction contracts and influence project owners.

• Added a new Op-Ed titled "Union trainers are the backbone of BC’s trades training system – The President’s Message" dated September 22, 2026.
• Removed an older Op-Ed titled "Executive Director’s Message – Legacies" from July 2026.
• The CAPTCHA math question in the contact form updated from "15 + 8" to "4 + 1."

The organization is shifting its featured editorial content to focus on the importance of union trainers and apprenticeship programs. This highlights their current priority of positioning union-led training as the primary solution for the skilled labor shortage.

• Simplified the URL for the BC Ferries campaign in the social media feed to a direct link.
• Removed "Previous" and "Next" navigation links from the campaign section.
• Updated the math-based spam protection on the contact form from "10 + 8" to "15 + 8."
• Cleaned up metadata and link fragments in the Twitter/X feed section.

The organization is cleaning up its digital advocacy tools. They simplified the link to their "Build Them Here" campaign and updated their contact form security. This ensures their push for local shipbuilding remains accessible to the public and protected from spam.